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What can be planted next to tomatoes in open ground, and what options will be unsuccessful: the opinion of experts
10.01.2024 15:32
Tomatoes should be grown in accordance with accepted rules, otherwise the vegetable will not develop.
As a result, you can lose a tasty product, which is hardly part of the plans of a self-respecting summer resident.
One of such factors that can have a significant impact is the selection of crops that can grow well nearby, notes Anastasia Kovrizhnykh , an expert of the online publication BelNovosti, an agronomist and landscape designer.
Which neighbors are the best choice?
If you like greens, then you can easily grow basil, regular leaf lettuce, spinach next to tomatoes. You can also pay attention to mint and sorrel, they go well with tomatoes.
Among root vegetables, it is worth paying attention to radishes, carrots, onions, beets and garlic.
Legumes will be excellent neighbors. You can also choose green manure.
What plants should definitely not be chosen
First of all, the list of "forbidden" options includes potatoes with eggplants and peppers. The explanation is simple: these vegetables are related.
It is not recommended to grow different types of cabbage next to tomatoes.
Corn is not the best neighbor either.
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